Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition?

Solid Snake PAC · 11-23-09, 10:47 AM

I've heard many arguments about the image of the film on Blu. But that also the DVD wasn't that great, image wise again. Well educated on what I missed on the supposed image argument. Also...does it look better overall than it's SD counterpart. I own the DVD and besides my own issues with the film, I do enjoy it..it just kinda falters near the the end for me among other little gripes like DiCaprio and Diaz acting against Day-Lewis is a losing match, Day-Lewis never backs down on his awesome acting the other two aren't up to his level...especially Diaz. Again I own the DVD and it does look a bit weird with some color hues which I don't' know was intentional or just the DVD.

GizmoDVD · 11-23-09, 10:50 AM

Did you read any reviews on the title? Those will tell you exactly how the film looks - like shit.

slop101 · 11-23-09, 11:00 AM

It's a disappointment as far as blu-rays go, but it's certainly much, much better looking (and sounding) than it's SD-dvd counterpart. At the very least, the blu-ray doesn't split the movie into two discs, cutting it at an illogical location.

Artman · 11-23-09, 12:03 PM

I'm kinda hoping Scorsese will eventually do an extended version, and we'd get a new transfer then... that said I still picked it up, I upgrade all my DVDs.

Josh Z · 11-23-09, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Artman

I'm kinda hoping Scorsese will eventually do an extended version,

That's not very likely. Scorsese is the kind of director who feels that once he's finished a movie, he's doesn't like tinkering with it after-the-fact. I believe the only of his movies that's ever had a "director's cut" was 'New York, New York'.

rednowgreen · 11-23-09, 01:24 PM

Amazon has a re-release listed for February 2nd

Gangs of New York (2002) (Ws 24bt Dub Rmst Sub) [Blu-ray]

PixyJunket · 11-23-09, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rednowgreen

Amazon has a re-release listed for February 2nd

Gangs of New York (2002) (Ws 24bt Dub Rmst Sub) [Blu-ray]

Hmm.. interesting.

Solid Snake PAC · 11-23-09, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by slop101

It's a disappointment as far as blu-rays go, but it's certainly much, much better looking (and sounding) than it's SD-dvd counterpart. At the very least, the blu-ray doesn't split the movie into two discs, cutting it at an illogical location.

This is what I was assuming but...I'd rather have someone who literally owns it on here to give me the word on it.

Also..a re release eh? This is why it's important to ask..something like this might happen...wonder what the re release would have?

GenPion · 11-24-09, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Solid Snake PAC

This is what I was assuming but...I'd rather have someone who literally owns it on here to give me the word on it.

Also..a re release eh? This is why it's important to ask..something like this might happen...wonder what the re release would have?

Hopefully better PQ.

Hammer99 · 11-24-09, 01:09 AM

I think for this title, a 100% trade-in if you own the previous BD is in order if the new one is truly remastered & improved.

rexinnih · 11-24-09, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer99

I think for this title, a 100% trade-in if you own the previous BD is in order if the new one is truly remastered & improved.

At $39.99 retail for the new one, it's the very least they could do.

GizmoDVD · 11-24-09, 12:53 PM

The re-release is just the same disc with a slip cover for Oscar reasons.

GenPion · 11-24-09, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD

The re-release is just the same disc with a slip cover for Oscar reasons.

Are you sure? That's seems ridiculous.

GizmoDVD · 11-24-09, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GenPion

Are you sure? That's seems ridiculous.

99% sure. Paramount is doing the same thing as-is (I believe) Warner. Just a slip cover stating how many awards it got etc. I think Paramount did this last year with Top Gun and a few other titles that had already been released.

Let me see if I can dig up the picture.

GizmoDVD · 11-24-09, 05:09 PM

Here is one from Paramount (Comes out Feb 2nd same day as Gangs):
http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/g..._BRD_Front.jpg

Solid Snake PAC · 11-24-09, 06:47 PM

....*sigh* fuck....

doctorthodt · 11-25-09, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD

Here is one from Paramount (Comes out Feb 2nd same day as Gangs):
http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/g..._BRD_Front.jpg

But has there been any indication from Miramax that they're doing the same thing?

clckworang · 11-25-09, 10:57 AM

It seems weird to me that a studio would re-release a film touting the fact that it was nominated for a bunch of Oscars but didn't win any.

akrate69 · 11-25-09, 08:53 PM

Here's what the "Product Details" section on Amazon state for both releases:

2008 release
====================
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English, French
Subtitles: French
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Miramax
DVD Release Date: July 1, 2008
Run Time: 167 minutes
ASIN: B0017APQ1K

2010 release
====================
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Original recording remastered, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: French
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Miramax
DVD Release Date: February 2, 2010
Run Time: 167 minutes
ASIN: B002XUBDVK

Hopefully the remastered part will be true.

Solid Snake PAC · 11-25-09, 11:33 PM

What does it mean by original recording? It's not the original score Scorsese had is it?

Drexl · 11-25-09, 11:50 PM

They usually use "original recording remastered" in reference to a CD, so I'm not sure what to make of this.

mcfly · 11-26-09, 12:19 AM

I also don't see why Disney would re-release this with Oscar mentions since the DVD and BD cover art has had that plastered on the top of the front cover since it was initially released. I always found that odd.

HumanMedia · 11-26-09, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Drexl

They usually use "original recording remastered" in reference to a CD, so I'm not sure what to make of this.

Maybe a CD is thrown in.

Its all very puzzling as there are a number of other reissues of the same discs at same time to capitalize on Oscars, but GONY is also getting a separate BD Rental release as well, which wouldnt happen if its just a simple reissue.

Drexl · 11-26-09, 02:47 AM

Maybe, but the notation is for CD releases of remasters. I doubt the score has been remastered just 7 years after the initial release.

HumanMedia · 11-26-09, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Drexl

Maybe, but the notation is for CD releases of remasters. I doubt the score has been remastered just 7 years after the initial release.

The origonal did come with a hirez PCM track so I dont think thats a new addition.

11-23-09, 10:47 AM	#1
Solid Snake PAC DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 4,039	Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? I've heard many arguments about the image of the film on Blu. But that also the DVD wasn't that great, image wise again. Well educated on what I missed on the supposed image argument. Also...does it look better overall than it's SD counterpart. I own the DVD and besides my own issues with the film, I do enjoy it..it just kinda falters near the the end for me among other little gripes like DiCaprio and Diaz acting against Day-Lewis is a losing match, Day-Lewis never backs down on his awesome acting the other two aren't up to his level...especially Diaz. Again I own the DVD and it does look a bit weird with some color hues which I don't' know was intentional or just the DVD.

11-23-09, 10:50 AM	#2
GizmoDVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Southern CA Posts: 22,286	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? Did you read any reviews on the title? Those will tell you exactly how the film looks - like shit. __________________ HD DVD = XA1, BH100 / 257 Discs Blu-ray = LG BD390, BH100 / 347 Discs (As of 1/8/10) XBL: SharpWoodenStke "...try to piss me off and urinate on my day" - jeffbase34

11-23-09, 11:00 AM	#3
slop101 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: in your mind Posts: 12,417	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? It's a disappointment as far as blu-rays go, but it's certainly much, much better looking (and sounding) than it's SD-dvd counterpart. At the very least, the blu-ray doesn't split the movie into two discs, cutting it at an illogical location.

11-23-09, 12:03 PM	#4
Artman DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,636	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? I'm kinda hoping Scorsese will eventually do an extended version, and we'd get a new transfer then... that said I still picked it up, I upgrade all my DVDs.

11-23-09, 01:24 PM	#6
rednowgreen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 272	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? Amazon has a re-release listed for February 2nd Gangs of New York (2002) (Ws 24bt Dub Rmst Sub) [Blu-ray]

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Hammer99 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,777	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? I think for this title, a 100% trade-in if you own the previous BD is in order if the new one is truly remastered & improved. __________________ My Collection: DVD Profiler Blu-ray

11-24-09, 12:53 PM	#12
GizmoDVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Southern CA Posts: 22,286	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? The re-release is just the same disc with a slip cover for Oscar reasons. __________________ HD DVD = XA1, BH100 / 257 Discs Blu-ray = LG BD390, BH100 / 347 Discs (As of 1/8/10) XBL: SharpWoodenStke "...try to piss me off and urinate on my day" - jeffbase34

11-24-09, 05:09 PM	#15
GizmoDVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Southern CA Posts: 22,286	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? Here is one from Paramount (Comes out Feb 2nd same day as Gangs): http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/g..._BRD_Front.jpg __________________ HD DVD = XA1, BH100 / 257 Discs Blu-ray = LG BD390, BH100 / 347 Discs (As of 1/8/10) XBL: SharpWoodenStke "...try to piss me off and urinate on my day" - jeffbase34

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Solid Snake PAC DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 4,039	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? ....sigh fuck....

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11-25-09, 08:53 PM	#19
akrate69 Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Eastpointe, MI Posts: 172	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? Here's what the "Product Details" section on Amazon state for both releases: 2008 release ==================== Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen Language: English, French Subtitles: French Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Number of discs: 1 Rating: R (Restricted) Studio: Miramax DVD Release Date: July 1, 2008 Run Time: 167 minutes ASIN: B0017APQ1K 2010 release ==================== Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Original recording remastered, Subtitled, Widescreen Language: English Subtitles: French Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Number of discs: 1 Rating: R (Restricted) Studio: Miramax DVD Release Date: February 2, 2010 Run Time: 167 minutes ASIN: B002XUBDVK Hopefully the remastered part will be true.

11-25-09, 11:33 PM	#20
Solid Snake PAC DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 4,039	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? What does it mean by original recording? It's not the original score Scorsese had is it?

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Drexl DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 10,700	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? They usually use "original recording remastered" in reference to a CD, so I'm not sure what to make of this.

11-26-09, 12:19 AM	#22
mcfly DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: California Posts: 5,976	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? I also don't see why Disney would re-release this with Oscar mentions since the DVD and BD cover art has had that plastered on the top of the front cover since it was initially released. I always found that odd. __________________ "I think, Lisa, that you've been taken in by an obvious forgery. Unfortunately, historical research is plagued by this sort of hoax -- the so-called confession. It's just as fake as the Howard Hughes will, the Hitler Diaries, or the Emancipation Retraction." *"You won't be seeing any prison movies where you're going - prison!"*

11-26-09, 02:47 AM	#24
Drexl DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 10,700	Re: Gangs of NY...is Blu better edition? Maybe, but the notation is for CD releases of remasters. I doubt the score has been remastered just 7 years after the initial release.